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BX05 UBF

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

355,131 mi
Last recorded355,131 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 355,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 345,501 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 334,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 321,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 307,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 294,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 294,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NSR light cluster slightly damaged, not affecting operation of the light

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 264,357 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 225,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 225,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 191,425 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 191,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 152,032 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 152,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 99,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,819 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BX05 UBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 UBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 UBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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